Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) RENEE Photo Shoot PG 164 - Page 7

Chris05STi · 02-20-2006, 10:32 AM

Well, the Invidia G200 is officially installed....and wow, its freaking awesome, thanks to Adam over at Z1 Auto for a great deal on them with the KartBoy Extra Long Exhaust Hangers....the stockers SUCKED! So installation was a breeze. Everything was pretty much easy, except I wish I had a lift! Man I had the rear tires on car ramps, and I was on my back on the creeper taking the stock exhaust off and installing the new one....it would have been nice to have a creeper! I was watching on TV a show where they were putting an exhaust on a skyline and had 4 freaking people hold it up while some guy bolted it and mounted it under the lift....man that mad me mad lool

So here are the pics....vids soon to come later in the week!

The Mod Invasion conitues......its a tough fight!

Thanks Mr. Brown, I will enjoy this everyday!!! Also, there are the Kartboy Long Hangers.

Stocker, looking for a good home

Oh yah, its Big.....like I said, you could prob fit a baby in there!

Another Comparision, Alpha Squad from Tic:

Side shot:

Other side shot:

The whole catback system:

BurnsWRC · 02-20-2006, 11:15 AM

nice pics chris. So u did the full install alone? with only car ramps? did u need airtools?

this is only the cbe right? u have the stock dp in there?

BM_STi · 02-20-2006, 11:39 AM

Damn thats a nice exhaust!

straightouttajersey · 02-20-2006, 01:59 PM

nice...goddamn that exhaust is huge...and yet sounds soooooo nice. God bless Invidia...Looks good Chris

Chris05STi · 02-20-2006, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BurnsWRC

nice pics chris. So u did the full install alone? with only car ramps? did u need airtools?

this is only the cbe right? u have the stock dp in there?

I did the full install myself, really easy, but I was really under there with my face mad close to the underside of the car. It was only on car ramps, and I used good ole' Craftsman tools. Basically used a rachet and an open ended wrench to get the stocker unbolted. Then popped off the hangers, starting with the rear one to the left of the stock exhaust. It is bolted, so basically unbolt it, and the hanger comes out, then the one on the opposite side pops off, then pop the next one further up the piping, and then the one closest to the DP where it meets the midpipe, and viola, its all out. The stock catback was really heavy, and man it was tough trying to wheel myself out with that thing on my body loool. The Invidia system was really easy to bolt up, and I just installed the KartBoy hangers, and then applied some lithium grease *A MUST TO HAVE IN YOUR GARAGE!*, and it allowed the hangers to easily *with some force* get into to mounts. So far, I have the stock DP in, but that will change in the next month

It sounds great, not loud at all, unless you WOT it! Vids to come later on in the week.

straightouttajersey, Ahmen brother!!!

BurnsWRC · 02-20-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris05STi

It sounds great, not loud at all, unless you WOT it! Vids to come later on in the week.

straightouttajersey, Ahmen brother!!!

nice man...very nice...im debating getting lifts vs ramps. Of course the only difference is budget. Im not too sure how many times im gonna crawl under my car. but by the looks of it, i could save a ton of service fees by doing most of the work myself...so i guess i might just get lifts...well see. But i think im gonna go with the cobb tbe, invidia is awsome, and i remember how much u liked the exhaust and its blue tip. im not a fan of the blue tip plus i want something that looks sort of oem. Seb was saying the cobb looks very similar to the oem, plus i heard jsh's vid and i found the sound perfect. post ure vid up there so that i can compare....hehe ...congrats again.

Chris05STi · 02-21-2006, 05:41 AM

I have the car ramps, and the 3 1/2 Ton Michellen lift for making things easier on me. The ramps I have, move if you try and drive the car on them, so I basically just jack up the rear, and then let it sit on the car ramps. I will get the vids later this week, with my friends digital camera, his is way better than the one I am using lol.

sebtarta · 02-21-2006, 06:17 AM

Chris i like it. Looks very nice and clean. Make sure you make "Alpha Team" to reposition if not they will get fried....

What else is in the list?

Chris05STi · 02-21-2006, 06:20 AM

Team Alpha was in retreat loool. What else is on the list you ask hmmmm, custom DP, Springs, and some other things....for now, its enjoying the exhaust and paying my bills lool! Got some bulbs coming in for the headlights, and blue led dome bulb for a nice interior touch!

RacerXS · 02-21-2006, 06:37 AM

Exhaust looks nice. Not so sure you need the longer hangers though.

BurnsWRC · 02-21-2006, 06:38 AM

what is the use for longer hangers? and what the hell is team alpha?

Chris05STi · 02-21-2006, 07:09 AM

Thanks, the longer hangers are there for safety, and I like to have the feeling that the bumper won't melt....just something less I would have to worry about. The Team Alpha was just something I was joking around with, TurnInConcepts gives these are army guys everytime they mail you a product...so I thought it would be funny for them to be in the muffler.

RacerXS · 02-21-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris05STi

Surfa, how was Torino?!

Torino was very cool, went to a couple venues & toured around Torino & Genoa. I love Italy.

Chris05STi · 02-21-2006, 04:53 PM

Just some little things that I got. I got the package that came with the LED Interior Dome light, Chrome Bulbs that blink Amber for the turn signals, and Hyper White Parking Lights (LED). The dome light is great, I love the way it sets the blue on the seats, it may look "ok" in the pics, but its really really nice in person. The turn signals do their job, blink amber, and are chrome when they are not lite up, to keep the cleared headlights look great. I still have to figure a way to get the hyper white parking lights in there....hmmm another day when its warmer! Got the bulbs from www.autolumination.com This is the Blue LED Bulb if you guys want to get one: LED Festoon Bulb, Color: Blue, Size: 31mm. The turn signals are: Silver Chrome Vision, Color: Amber, Type: 7440. The parking lights are: 194, Color: Super White, Lens: Wide Angle, Item Number: Superstar. Here are some useless pics, enjoy:

Blue LED Festoon Dome Bulb:

And this is the effect it sets on the seats, its brighter in person, camera couldn't capture it:

LightWerkz · 02-21-2006, 04:55 PM

dome light is better in person.

02-20-2006, 10:32 AM	#91
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 8,867 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (19)	Well, the Invidia G200 is officially installed....and wow, its freaking awesome, thanks to Adam over at Z1 Auto for a great deal on them with the KartBoy Extra Long Exhaust Hangers....the stockers SUCKED! So installation was a breeze. Everything was pretty much easy, except I wish I had a lift! Man I had the rear tires on car ramps, and I was on my back on the creeper taking the stock exhaust off and installing the new one....it would have been nice to have a creeper! I was watching on TV a show where they were putting an exhaust on a skyline and had 4 freaking people hold it up while some guy bolted it and mounted it under the lift....man that mad me mad lool So here are the pics....vids soon to come later in the week! The Mod Invasion conitues......its a tough fight! Thanks Mr. Brown, I will enjoy this everyday!!! Also, there are the Kartboy Long Hangers. Stocker, looking for a good home Oh yah, its Big.....like I said, you could prob fit a baby in there! Another Comparision, Alpha Squad from Tic: Side shot: Other side shot: The whole catback system: This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-21-2006, 05:41 AM	#97
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 8,867 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (19)	I have the car ramps, and the 3 1/2 Ton Michellen lift for making things easier on me. The ramps I have, move if you try and drive the car on them, so I basically just jack up the rear, and then let it sit on the car ramps. I will get the vids later this week, with my friends digital camera, his is way better than the one I am using lol. Last edited by Chris05STi : 03-08-2006 at 07:04 AM.

02-21-2006, 06:20 AM	#99
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 8,867 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (19)	Team Alpha was in retreat loool. What else is on the list you ask hmmmm, custom DP, Springs, and some other things....for now, its enjoying the exhaust and paying my bills lool! Got some bulbs coming in for the headlights, and blue led dome bulb for a nice interior touch! Last edited by Chris05STi : 03-08-2006 at 07:05 AM.

02-21-2006, 04:55 PM	#105
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,497 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (75)	dome light is better in person. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-20-2006, 11:15 AM	#92
BurnsWRC S204 Racer Car: 04 Infiniti G35 Coup Fav Mod: still antifreeze Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 4,935 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	nice pics chris. So u did the full install alone? with only car ramps? did u need airtools? this is only the cbe right? u have the stock dp in there?

02-20-2006, 11:39 AM	#93
BM_STi S204 Racer Car: 04.7 AW STi Fav Mod: Custom tuning by Ed @ EQ Tuning Location: NorCal (707) Posts: 2,698 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Damn thats a nice exhaust!

02-20-2006, 01:59 PM	#94
straightouttajersey Spec C Club Car: 05 STi Posts: 1,466 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	nice...goddamn that exhaust is huge...and yet sounds soooooo nice. God bless Invidia...Looks good Chris

02-21-2006, 06:17 AM	#98
sebtarta Spec C Club Car: Waiting for the STI Fav Mod: Driving My Car Location: I Don't Know Posts: 1,669 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Chris i like it. Looks very nice and clean. Make sure you make "Alpha Team" to reposition if not they will get fried.... What else is in the list?

02-21-2006, 06:37 AM	#100
RacerXS "Formerly Surfa2527" Car: 05' Sti Black Fav Mod: Dyslexia Location: Central, NJ Posts: 3,363 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (13)	Exhaust looks nice. Not so sure you need the longer hangers though.

02-21-2006, 06:38 AM	#101
BurnsWRC S204 Racer Car: 04 Infiniti G35 Coup Fav Mod: still antifreeze Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 4,935 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	what is the use for longer hangers? and what the hell is team alpha?

02-21-2006, 07:09 AM	#102
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 8,867 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (19)	Thanks, the longer hangers are there for safety, and I like to have the feeling that the bumper won't melt....just something less I would have to worry about. The Team Alpha was just something I was joking around with, TurnInConcepts gives these are army guys everytime they mail you a product...so I thought it would be funny for them to be in the muffler.

02-21-2006, 04:53 PM	#104
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 8,867 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (19)	Just some little things that I got. I got the package that came with the LED Interior Dome light, Chrome Bulbs that blink Amber for the turn signals, and Hyper White Parking Lights (LED). The dome light is great, I love the way it sets the blue on the seats, it may look "ok" in the pics, but its really really nice in person. The turn signals do their job, blink amber, and are chrome when they are not lite up, to keep the cleared headlights look great. I still have to figure a way to get the hyper white parking lights in there....hmmm another day when its warmer! Got the bulbs from www.autolumination.com This is the Blue LED Bulb if you guys want to get one: LED Festoon Bulb, Color: Blue, Size: 31mm. The turn signals are: Silver Chrome Vision, Color: Amber, Type: 7440. The parking lights are: 194, Color: Super White, Lens: Wide Angle, Item Number: Superstar. Here are some useless pics, enjoy: Blue LED Festoon Dome Bulb: And this is the effect it sets on the seats, its brighter in person, camera couldn't capture it: